Senior Project Manager

Royal Mail Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK, Royal Mail Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in technology to oversee complex projects from initiation to closure. This role requires solid leadership skills, experience in managing stakeholders, and a customer-focused approach. With competitive salary offerings and a commitment to digital transformation, joining Royal Mail means becoming part of a dedicated team driving change in public service.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Bonus potential

Supportive culture for growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex technology projects.
• Ability to lead in matrix environments.
• Customer-centric approach with strong emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple technology projects up to £5m from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, secure investments, and manage stakeholder engagement.
• Act as Systems Integrator, ensuring cohesive solutions across deliverables.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Education

APMP Certification

PRINCE2 Certification

Agile Certification

Job description

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Job reference number 327112

Senior Project Manager

Competitive Salary with bonus potential, 25 days annual leave and pension

Full time

Permanent

London Farringdon Road, or Sheffield Pond Street x3 days a week in office

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering complex technology projects? Royal Mail is seeking 3x Senior Project Manager (Technology) within Commerical and Central Functions to take end-to-end ownership of high-impact initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure across multiple technology projects (up to £5m).
• Define scope, secure investment, mobilise teams, and manage stakeholder engagement.
• Drive delivery using structured methodologies, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and financial control.
• Act as Systems Integrator, aligning internal and external deliverables into a cohesive solution.
• Build and lead high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.

What You'll Bring:

• Solid experience delivering complex technology projects.
• Proven leadership in matrix environments with strong stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications such as APMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (or equivalent experience).
• A growth mindset, emotional intelligence, and a customer-centric approach.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a trusted national brand driving digital transformation.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and talented professionals.
• Enjoy a supportive culture with opportunities for growth and development.

About Us

At Royal Mail we connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a 'one-price-goes-anywhere', universal postal service to more than 30 million addresses. As one of the UK's leading companies, we are focused on being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Closing Date: 23rd July 2025. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

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